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Monday, April 14, 2008

Last stretch

Last stretch

We entered SE Guizhou yesterday, the last of our three-province tour of China.  This area is known for Dong villages which we first visited in western Guangxi.

Typical Dong Village Drum Tower.
Drum Tower - Yazhai Village - Guangxi, China

Atypical Dong Wind and Rain Bridge as this one has two levels, one for people and one for work animals.
Two Level Covered Bridge - Batuan Village - Guangxi, China

We have our return flights to the US booked for 5/30.
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